Rink Guard - North York District

City of Toronto; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Toronto is seeking part-time, temporary skating program staff for the North York District. You will monitor skating activities, ensure safety, and control access to facilities while engaging with participants and staff.

The role includes assisting in event planning and training sessions in a dynamic community recreation setting. Candidates must be at least 14, have Emergency First Aid (WSIB-recognized), and ideally have experience with diverse age groups.

Qualifications

• Must be minimum 14 years of age.
• Must produce original current Emergency First Aid certification as recognized by the WSIB.
• Experience working with various age groups preferred.
• PHCD (Healthy Child Development) certification will be provided at no cost upon conditional offer of employment.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and regulates recreational skating activities.
• Ensures a safe skating environment.
• Directs, monitors and controls access to the program and/or facility.
• Takes action to deal with incidents, accidents, problems and emergencies, per divisional policies and procedures.
• Interacts with staff and participants.
• Participates in the planning and implementation of special events.
• Attends and participates in meetings and training sessions.
• Follows the principles of Healthy Child Development (HIGH FIVE®) in the planning and delivery of programs.

Skills

First Aid Certified

Child Development Knowledge

Staff Interaction

Education

PHCD certification

Job description

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The Community Recreation Branch is responsible for the delivery of high-quality, community-based recreation programs and services to the diverse neighbourhoods of Toronto. We provide a variety of programs that promote the social and physical development for people of all ages, with an emphasis on children and youth. The Community Recreation Branch strives to ensure Toronto residents have positive recreational experiences that enhance quality of life and contribute to lifelong active living.

Req ID: 66935

Job Category: Skate

Job Type: Temporary, Part-time

Hourly Rate: $ 19.28

Number of Positions: Talent pool for future vacancies

Start Date: TBD

Work Location: North York District - Various

District: North York

Season: Winter

Duration: TBD

Shift Information: TBD

Division: Parks, Forestry & Recreation

Section: PFR CR Community Recreation

Posting End Date: 09/30/2026

Responsibilities:

• Monitors and regulates recreational skating activities.
• Ensures a safe skating environment.
• Directs, monitors and controls access to the program and/or facility.
• Takes action to deal with incidents, accidents, problems and emergencies, as outlined in the divisional policies and procedures.
• Interacts with staff and participants.
• Participates in the planning and implementation of special events.
• Attends and participates in meetings and training sessions.
• Follows the principles of Healthy Child Development (HIGH FIVE®) in the planning and delivery of programs.

Qualifications:

• Must be minimum 14 years of age.
• Must produce original current Emergency First Aid certification as recognized by the WSIB.
• Experience working with various age groupspreferred.
• You possess certification in Parks and Recreation Ontario's Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD). This is a mandatory course that will be provided to you at no cost upon obtaining a conditional offer of employment. You will be provided with course dates and details at that time.

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Vulnerable Sector Check: One of the requirements for working with children and vulnerable adults is applicants providing the results of a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC). Once a candidate completes online onboarding documentation, candidates that reside in the City of Toronto (postal code starts with "M") will be sent an email with a voucher code to complete an online VSC application with Toronto Police at no cost. Applicants who reside outside of the City of Toronto will need to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check from their local Police Service at their own cost. For further information on the vulnerable sector screening, please contact your local Police Service.